Boyfriend on Seroquel (looking for others postpartum experiences)

I know everyone is different but I just wanted to get any idea of some different experiences for this subject. I am due in March with our first baby and my boyfriend is on 400mg/Seroquel nightly that he started last April. He gets up at 7am and isn’t groggy in the morning, he is his normal self all day, I just notice that after he takes his dose at night he seems to mostly be able to focus only on sleeping or eating.
I am wondering, will he be safe to help me with the baby throughout the night? Has anyone had experience with this?

Comments (8)

Fullbelly82

Posted 10/31/2018

I took seroquel for a time, and it really didn't work nicely for me. I had to come off it because of the effects it had on me, however I know people on it who function absolutely fine. I guess really this conversation is one you should have with him, and his healthcare provider. Understandably you have concerns, but your guy is the best person to describe and discuss his reactions with the drug and the healthcare team can help answer questions, quell any fears, and even suggest things if he feels any anxiety surrounding this too. Hope this helps. X

Probably not. I took that once & it was a horrible experience for me 😨...

Posted
10/31/2018

Probably not. I took that once & it was a horrible experience for me 😨 never again.
But, I do night time on my own anyway.. since I breastfeed, there’s nothing for him to do. And he has to work in the morning so he can’t be up all night.

It has not been a horrible experience for him its been very beneficial, just makes him sleepy, so I am looking for people with similar experiences to mine to share what it was like with a baby. And there are lots of people who work in the morning and also care for a baby at night with their partner in my field, I am a nurse. What you did say that was helpful though is the point about breastfeeding, I was thinking perhaps since I will be breastfeeding it will naturally be in my realm of responsibility to do most of the night work in general thank you.

I took seroquel for a time, and it really didn't work nicely for me. I ha...

Posted
10/31/2018

I took seroquel for a time, and it really didn't work nicely for me. I had to come off it because of the effects it had on me, however I know people on it who function absolutely fine. I guess really this conversation is one you should have with him, and his healthcare provider. Understandably you have concerns, but your guy is the best person to describe and discuss his reactions with the drug and the healthcare team can help answer questions, quell any fears, and even suggest things if he feels any anxiety surrounding this too. Hope this helps. X

We are already all having those conversations of course, I wouldn’t leave the input and management of this question all up to advice I get on babycenter... I am actually more asking for the experiences of people that have been through it, that is what would be helpful. Thank you though!!!

I've been on a different type of depression med that did make me tired when I was first on it. At first it made me sleep for almost 12 hours. It only makes me tired at bed time now that I've gotten used to it. I also take something for anxiety. It also had some bad side effects, and they lasted about a few months as well. I am breastfeeding (I have to switch while pg and bf-ing) so I am the only one that can feed the baby for the first few months anyway. After my babies get used to a bottle, (when they don't choke on how fast they are) then dh (dear husband) gives me a nap as soon as he gets home from work. I would say to wait and see if it's a temporary or permanent side effect. All of my side effects have been temporary, some longer than others. Not getting sleep exacerbates all mental health issues, so it would be a good idea to talk about when both of you will have "designated" times where each of you get to sleep. With one of my babies they were a good sleeper from the beginning, so dh (dear husband) would take the baby on weekend nights, and it was literally enough for me to catch up for the rest of the week. Wearing you baby and making sure to get sunshine everyday will help a lot with getting their days and nights getting swapped right.

We are already all having those conversations of course, I wouldn’t leave t...

Posted
10/31/2018

We are already all having those conversations of course, I wouldn’t leave the input and management of this question all up to advice I get on babycenter... I am actually more asking for the experiences of people that have been through it, that is what would be helpful. Thank you though!!!

I wasn't trying to be rude or implying you were looking to the wrong place for answers. Sorry if you felt that was what I was getting at. I just know that medication wise, I'm my own best judge of character, and it's great you two have already talked about it. Hopefully someone here can offer further insight, unfortunately for me the roles are in a reversal to yours. Take care.

I've been on a different type of depression med that did make me tired wh...

Posted
11/01/2018

I've been on a different type of depression med that did make me tired when I was first on it. At first it made me sleep for almost 12 hours. It only makes me tired at bed time now that I've gotten used to it. I also take something for anxiety. It also had some bad side effects, and they lasted about a few months as well. I am breastfeeding (I have to switch while pg and bf-ing) so I am the only one that can feed the baby for the first few months anyway. After my babies get used to a bottle, (when they don't choke on how fast they are) then dh would take the baby on weekend nights, and it was literally enough for me to catch up for the rest of the week. Wearing you baby and making sure to get sunshine everyday will help a lot with getting their days and nights getting swapped right.

Thank you love that is very helpful for me!! I appreciate your response and you sharing your experiences with me very much.

I wasn't trying to be rude or implying you were looking to the wrong plac...

Posted
11/01/2018

I wasn't trying to be rude or implying you were looking to the wrong place for answers. Sorry if you felt that was what I was getting at. I just know that medication wise, I'm my own best judge of character, and it's great you two have already talked about it. Hopefully someone here can offer further insight, unfortunately for me the roles are in a reversal to yours. Take care.

Yes I totally get what you’re saying. He 100% feels like he can help at night which I respect tho that’s only speculative, so just was so curious how others actually managed and what they found it was really like. Thank you for your experience and sharing!!!!❤️

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